Diplomatic Dance: Modi's Pivotal China Visit for SCO Summit

China is placing significant importance on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, according to Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Scheduled in Tianjin, the summit is seen as an opportunity for India to contribute actively to its success.

During border talks with NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi, Wang emphasized the necessity of a strategic partnership for the healthy development of bilateral relations. Drawing on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, he stressed on seeing India as a partner rather than a rival, suggesting that mutual cooperation could stabilize Asia's geopolitical landscape.

Wang's visit, perceived as a step towards healing post-Galwan clashes strains, urges a dual-track approach focusing on exchanges and boundary negotiations. This stance is complemented by a broader criticism of global unilateral practices, hinting at the evolving geopolitical scenario.

(With inputs from agencies.)